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apply

Ngoại động từNội động từ
Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: appliedPhân từ 2: appliedV-ing: applyingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word carries a sense of deliberate placement or focused direction. Whether it is a physical substance being spread on skin or a mental effort being directed toward a task, the core image is one of purposeful alignment between a resource and a target. It suggests a transition from a state of potential to a state of active use. In professional or legal contexts, the word shifts toward formality and adherence to protocol. Requesting a job or citing a law involves a structured process of matching qualifications or facts to a set of requirements. This creates a tone of precision and officiality that distinguishes it from more casual words like use or ask.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To make a formal request for something, such as a job or a loan.

"He decided to apply for the managerial position."

Ngoại động từ
[something][something]

To put a substance onto a surface.

"Apply the cream to the affected area twice daily."

Ngoại động từ
[something][something]

To make a rule or piece of information relevant to a specific situation.

"The new law does not apply to small businesses."

Nội động từ
[something]

To be relevant or applicable.

"This rule does not apply here."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To use a particular skill, quality, or effort to achieve a goal.

"She applied herself to her studies with great intensity."

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